How criminals use the world of cryptocurrency to scam victims

Con artists are taking notice of cryptocurrency and targeting unsuspecting victims' money.(InvestigateTV)
Published: Jan. 16, 2024 at 1:07 PM EST

(InvestigateTV) — Crypto’s growth in the U.S. coupled with Americans’ lack of confidence is proving to be the perfect recipe for scammers.

According to the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center, crypto scams jumped a whopping 180 percent from 2021 to 2022, making up the majority of investment fraud.

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